Easy Trending Cake Decorating Hack: Fluffy Cloud Cake Tutorial

Name: Easy Trending Cake Decorating Hack: Fluffy Cloud Cake Tutorial
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 10
Cuisine: Dessert
Ingredients: 1 piece Pre-baked Round Cake (Any size, fully cooled); 226 grams Unsalted Butter (Softened to room temperature (2 sticks)); 480 grams Powdered Sugar (Sifted (4 cups)); 60 ml Heavy Cream (Cold (1/4 cup), or milk); 5 ml Vanilla Extract (1 teaspoon); few drops Blue Gel Food Coloring (For cloud effect); 2 tablespoons White Sprinkles (Optional, for decoration)

Discover the latest cake decorating trend that's taking the baking world by storm! This tutorial shows you how to create a beautiful, fluffy cloud effect on your cakes using simple supplies. Perfect for adding a unique and elegant touch to any celebration. Watch how to achieve this stunning look step-by-step with ease.

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Basic Cake with Crumb Coat

Recipe Information

15m

Prep Time

Cook Time

15m

Total Time

Servings

Easy

Dessert

English

Nutrition (per serving)

350

Calories

Protein

50g

Carbs

18g

Fat

Preparing Blue Frosting

Ingredients

Pre-baked Round Cake
(Any size, fully cooled)
1 piece
Unsalted Butter
(Softened to room temperature (2 sticks))
226 grams

Powdered Sugar
(Sifted (4 cups))
480 grams
Heavy Cream
(Cold (1/4 cup), or milk)
60 ml
Vanilla Extract
(1 teaspoon)
5 ml
Blue Gel Food Coloring
(For cloud effect)
few drops
White Sprinkles
(Optional, for decoration)
2 tablespoons

Servings: 10

💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!

Developing Cloud Effect

Instructions

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Prepare Buttercream Frosting: In a large bowl, beat softened butter until creamy. Gradually add sifted powdered sugar, then heavy cream and vanilla extract. Beat until light and fluffy. Apply a thin crumb coat to your pre-baked, cooled cake.
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Prepare Buttercream Frosting: In a large bowl, beat softened butter until creamy. Gradually add sifted powdered sugar, then heavy cream and vanilla extract. Beat until light and fluffy. Apply a thin crumb coat to your pre-baked, cooled cake.
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Ensure butter is at perfect room temperature for a smooth frosting. Sifting powdered sugar prevents lumps.
2
Color the Frosting: Divide a small portion of the buttercream into a separate bowl. Add a few drops of blue gel food coloring and mix until you achieve a light blue shade, resembling the sky.
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Color the Frosting: Divide a small portion of the buttercream into a separate bowl. Add a few drops of blue gel food coloring and mix until you achieve a light blue shade, resembling the sky.
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Start with a tiny amount of food coloring; you can always add more.

3
Create the Cloud Effect: Using a small offset spatula or a spoon, randomly apply dollops of the white and blue frosting to the top and sides of the cake. Gently swirl and blend them together to create a soft, cloud-like texture. Don't overmix to maintain distinct cloud shapes.
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Create the Cloud Effect: Using a small offset spatula or a spoon, randomly apply dollops of the white and blue frosting to the top and sides of the cake. Gently swirl and blend them together to create a soft, cloud-like texture. Don't overmix to maintain distinct cloud shapes.
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Practice on a plate first if you're unsure. The key is to be random and gentle.
4
Final Touches and Serve: Once satisfied with the cloud effect, sprinkle white sprinkles over the cake for an extra whimsical touch, if desired. Chill the cake for 15-20 minutes to set the frosting before serving.
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Final Touches and Serve: Once satisfied with the cloud effect, sprinkle white sprinkles over the cake for an extra whimsical touch, if desired. Chill the cake for 15-20 minutes to set the frosting before serving.
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A cold cake makes slicing easier and neater. Store leftovers in an airtight container.